Weekend Thread | Read first post for rules | Weekend #s: Pets 50.56M, GB 46M, Tarzan 11.1M, FTF 11M, MND 7.5M, Purge 6M

[robertman2]

There's only been Doctor Strange trailer so far, so we can't really judge the marketing

[filmlover]

I just saw Ghostbusters with a nearly sold out audience (of varying ages too). Wouldn't be surprised if it stays flat with yesterday including previews.

[MovieMan89]

Just now, UrosepsisFace said:

I think Dr. Strange and Fantastic Beasts are being underestimated here. Animation this year seems to be king, but I think these two could top Moana.

And I think Moana and Billy Lynn could upset both that month. 

 

Moana - 315m

Beasts - 240m

Billy Lynn - 210m

Strange - 160m

[filmlover]

2 minutes ago, MovieMan89 said:

And I think Moana and Billy Lynn could upset both that month. 

 

Moana - 315m

Beasts - 240m

Billy Lynn - 210m

Strange - 160m

Billy Lynn will be lucky if it makes Life of Pi numbers.

[CJohn]

4 minutes ago, MovieMan89 said:

And I think Moana and Billy Lynn could upset both that month. 

 

Moana - 315m

Beasts - 240m

Billy Lynn - 210m

Strange - 160m

Billy Lynn will do 1/4 of that.

[WrathOfHan]

Billy Lynn will be a 100M grosser IMO

[Ethan Hunt]

I did it

 

 

[grey ghost]

7 minutes ago, robertman2 said:

There's only been Doctor Strange trailer so far, so we can't really judge the marketing

 

Yup, the first Ant-Man trailer was waaaay worse than the Dr Strange trailer.

[Ethan Hunt]

8 minutes ago, MovieMan89 said:

 

Billy Lynn - 210m

 

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[robertman2]

1 minute ago, grey ghost said:

 

Yup, the first Ant-Man trailer was waaaay worse than the Dr Strange trailer.

Wasn't as good as the GOTG one though

Ooga-chaka

[cookie]

Billy Lynn could make anywhere from The Walk numbers to $200m+ for all I know.

[UrosepsisFace]

10 minutes ago, cannastop said:

 

 Hey, 220 million is great for any film, but I don't see why the predictions of Moana at 300 million when Big Hero 6 did 220 million. BH6 was based on super-heroes, had a ton of praise, and faced weaker competition. Moana will be following Dr. Strange and Beasts and will be followed by Rogue One and Sing, Assassin's Creed, and Passengers.

 

Also, I think Sing is being highly underestimated. Talking animals is one thing. Animals singing pop songs will change everything. 

[filmlover]

Ghostbusters should have really strong word-of-mouth. There were times where I missed some of the dialogue due to so much laughter from the audience, plus all of the cameos got strong reactions.

[MovieMan89]

Billy Lynn has it all to be the adult domestic breakout of the Holiday. American war hero, an Oscar darling director, a little football. WOM could be huge among the older crowd. A mini Blind Side run won't surprise me in the least. 

[UrosepsisFace]

Just now, MovieMan89 said:

Billy Lynn has it all to be the adult domestic breakout of the Holiday. American war hero, an Oscar darling director, a little football. WOM could be huge among the older crowd. A mini Blind Side run won't surprise me in the least. 

 

Are we saying Blind Side meets American Sniper? I could see that as its potential, but I still find your predictions to be bold, but in a good way. Bravo.

[UrosepsisFace]

2 minutes ago, filmlover said:

Ghostbusters should have really strong word-of-mouth. There were times where I missed some of the dialogue due to so much laughter from the audience, plus all of the cameos got strong reactions.

 

Too bad about Egon. RIP.

[Ethan Hunt]

1 minute ago, MovieMan89 said:

Billy Lynn has it all to be the adult domestic breakout of the Holiday. American war hero, an Oscar darling director, a little football. WOM could be huge among the older crowd. A mini Blind Side run won't surprise me in the least. 

I think it'll do well but its got a lot of competition, particularly with Arrival coming out the same weekend

[Rman823]

I know he's been retired from acting but I would have loved if Rick Moranis had made a cameo. 

[WrathOfHan]

1 minute ago, Ethan Hunt said:

I think it'll do well but its got a lot of competition, particularly with Arrival coming out the same weekend

Arrival won't be mainstream if what's been said from advance screenings is true.

[filmlover]

1 minute ago, UrosepsisFace said:

 

Too bad about Egon. RIP.

He gets a special dedication at the end of the credits.